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Abstract:

A file management method of a mobile terminal, the method including
entering a mode configured to receive a file identifier, detecting the
file identifier via an input device, associating the file identifier with
the a file location in the mobile terminal, and detecting a selection of
at least one file from a displayed file list, wherein the selected at
least one file is accessible from the file location when an input value
matches the file identifier. A mobile terminal for adding files includes
a memory unit for storing a plurality of files and a file identifier set
to correspond to a specific input signal, a display unit for displaying a
list of files and file identifiers, the list comprising all or a specific
category of the plurality of files and file identifiers, an input unit
for selecting at least one file from the displayed file list and
generating a specific input signal corresponding to the file identifier
of the selected at least one file, a transceiving unit for communicating
with a terminal, by sending and receiving files, and a controller for
adding the selected at least one file to a file location associated with
the specific input signal.

Claims:

1. A file management method of a mobile terminal, the method
comprising:entering a mode configured to receive a file
identifier;detecting the file identifier via an input device;associating
the file identifier with the a file location in the mobile terminal;
anddetecting a selection of at least one file from a displayed file list,
wherein the selected at least one file is accessible from the file
location when an input value matches the file identifier.

2. The file management method of claim 1, wherein the file location
comprises one of a Playlist and a memory location.

3. The file management method of claim 1, wherein a new file location is
assigned to the input value if the input value does not match the file
identifier.

4. The file management method of claim 3, wherein a title of the new file
location is user selectable.

5. The file management method of claim 1, further comprising displaying a
plurality of file items with corresponding file identifiers.

6. The file management method of claim 1, wherein the input device
comprises one of a keypad and touch screen.

7. The file management method of claim 1, wherein the file location is
associated with a file organization of multimedia files.

8. The file management method of claim 1, further comprising: displaying a
plurality of file items and file identifiers for selection by a user.

9. The file management method of claim 1, further comprising: displaying a
plurality of file items and file identifiers for selection by a user,
wherein the selection of the at least one file comprises using a drag and
drop of one of the plurality of file items to a desired file identifier.

10. The file management method of claim 1, wherein the input device
comprises a touch screen and the input value is recognized from contact
on the touch screen that displays the file list.

11. A mobile terminal for adding files, the mobile terminal comprising:a
memory unit for storing a plurality of files and a file identifier set to
correspond to a specific input signal;a display unit for displaying a
list of files and file identifiers, the list comprising all or a specific
category of the plurality of files and file identifiers;an input unit for
selecting at least one file from the displayed file list and generating a
specific input signal corresponding to the file identifier of the
selected at least one file;a transceiving unit for communicating with a
terminal, by sending and receiving files; anda controller for adding the
selected at least one file to a file location associated with the
specific input signal.

12. The mobile terminal of claim 11, wherein the controller assigns a new
file location to the specific input if the specific input signal does not
match the file identifier.

13. The mobile terminal of claim 12, wherein the controller allows a user
to input a title for the new file location.

14. The mobile terminal of claim 13, wherein the user inputs the title for
the new file location via the input unit.

15. The mobile terminal of claim 14, wherein the input unit comprises one
of a keypad and a touch screen.

16. The mobile terminal of claim 15, wherein the keypad of the input unit
comprises at least one of a stick type input and a rotary type input.

Description:

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001]Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 119(a), this application claims the
benefit of earlier filing date and right of priority to Korean
Application No. 10-2007-0033817, filed on Apr. 5, 2007, the contents of
which are hereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002]1. Field of the Invention

[0003]This document relates to a mobile terminal and adding digital
content using the mobile terminal.

[0004]2. Discussion of the Related Art

[0005]An increase in demand for mobile terminals has lead to an
integration of various digital media such as photographs, pictures,
videos, and music, in addition to general voice telephony. The
integration of digital music with a mobile terminal has proliferated
through the use of Playlists, wherein several Playlists may be created
such that a user may listen to music on a per-Playlist basis.

[0006]However, adding a specific music file to a specific Playlist in the
mobile terminal requires navigating several menus. For example, prior art
methods require a user to select an option menu, a Playlist addition
menu, and select and store a specific Playlist among displayed Playlists.
Thus, the user has a very inconvenient experience.

[0007]The user's inconvenience is not limited to adding music files to
Playlists. A user faces problems similar to those mentioned above when
adding files to locations such as a folder, an internal memory, or an
external memory. Thus there is a need to provide a user with a convenient
method for managing files in a mobile terminal.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0008]Features and advantages of the invention will be set forth in the
description which follows, and in part will be apparent from the
description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. The
objectives and other advantages of the invention will be realized and
attained by the structure particularly pointed out in the written
description and claims hereof as well as the appended drawings.

[0009]In accordance with an embodiment, a file management method of a
mobile terminal is provided. The method includes entering a mode
configured to receive a file identifier, detecting the file identifier
via an input device, associating the file identifier with the a file
location in the mobile terminal, and detecting a selection of at least
one file from a displayed file list, wherein the selected at least one
file is accessible from the file location when an input value matches the
file identifier.

[0010]In one feature, the file location includes one of a Playlist and a
memory location. A new file location is assigned to the input value if
the input value does not match the file identifier and a title of the new
file location is user selectable.

[0011]In one feature, the file location includes one of a Playlist and a
memory location. A new file location is assigned to the input value if
the input value does not match the file identifier and a title of the new
file location is user selectable.

[0012]In another feature, the method further includes displaying a
plurality of file items with corresponding file identifiers.
Additionally, the input device includes one of a keypad and touch screen.
Furthermore, the file location is associated with a file organization of
multimedia files.

[0013]In yet another feature, the method further includes displaying a
plurality of file items and file identifiers for selection by a user. The
selection of the at least one file comprises using a drag and drop of one
of the plurality of file items to a desired file identifier if the input
device comprises a touch screen and the input value is recognized from
contact on the touch screen that displays the file list.

[0014]In accordance with another embodiment, a mobile terminal for adding
files is provided. The mobile terminal includes a memory unit for storing
a plurality of files and a file identifier set to correspond to a
specific input signal, a display unit for displaying a list of files and
file identifiers, the list comprising all or a specific category of the
plurality of files and file identifiers, an input unit for selecting at
least one file from the displayed file list and generating a specific
input signal corresponding to the file identifier of the selected at
least one file, a transceiving unit for communicating with a terminal, by
sending and receiving files, and a controller for adding the selected at
least one file to a file location associated with the specific input
signal.

[0015]These and other embodiments will also become readily apparent to
those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of the
embodiments having reference to the attached figures, the invention not
being limited to any particular embodiment disclosed.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016]The above and other aspects, features, and advantages of the present
invention will become more apparent upon consideration of the following
description of preferred embodiments, taken in conjunction with the
accompanying drawing figures, wherein:

[0017]FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an implementation of
architecture of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the
present invention.

[0018]FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an implementation of a method for
adding files using a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the
present invention.

[0019]FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of setting a specific
position corresponding to a specific input signal according to an
embodiment of the present invention.

[0020]FIGS. 4A to 4C are diagrams illustrating examples of adding a file
to a Playlist in response to a specific input signal according to an
embodiment of the present invention.

[0021]FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of selectively adding a
file to a Playlist according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022]FIGS. 6A to 6C are diagrams illustrating examples of displaying an
addition position guide at one side of selected files according to an
embodiment of the present invention.

[0023]FIGS. 7A to 7D are diagrams illustrating examples of creating a
Playlist and changing a name of a Playlist according to an embodiment of
the present invention.

[0024]FIGS. 8A and 8B are diagrams illustrating examples of adding files
between Playlists according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025]FIGS. 9A and 9B are diagrams illustrating examples of displaying a
position to which respective files are currently added according to an
embodiment of the present invention.

[0026]FIGS. 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating examples of adding a
plurality of selected files to a Playlist in response to a specific input
signal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027]FIGS. 11A and 11B are diagrams illustrating examples of changing a
storage position of a file in response to a specific input signal
according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028]FIGS. 12A and 12B are diagrams illustrating examples of changing a
display position of a file by a specific input according to an embodiment
of the present invention.

[0029]FIGS. 13A to 13C are diagrams illustrating examples of setting a
specific position corresponding to a specific input signal where the
content is an image according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030]FIGS. 14A to 14C are diagrams illustrating examples of adding files
to a specific position where an input unit is a touch type according to
an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031]FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of adding files to a
specific position in case where an input unit is a rotary type according
to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032]FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of adding files to a
specific position in case where an input unit is a stick type according
to an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0033]In the following detailed description, reference is made to the
accompanying drawing figures which form a part hereof, and which show by
way of illustration specific embodiments of the invention. It is to be
understood by those of ordinary skill in this technological field that
other embodiments may be utilized, and structural, electrical, as well as
procedural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the
present invention. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers will be
used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or similar parts.

[0034]FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an implementation of
architecture of the mobile terminal 10 according to an embodiment of the
present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the mobile terminal 10 may be a
mobile communication device. The mobile terminal 10 includes a
transceiving unit 100, a memory unit 110, an input unit 120, a display
unit 130, and a controller 140. The respective elements may be connected
using a bus 150.

[0035]The transceiving unit 100 communicates with a base station via an
antenna (ANT) and receives various files, including music, image, and
video, via the antenna (ANT).

[0036]The memory unit 110 may include a flash memory, a Random Access
Memory (RAM), or an Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
(EEPROM). The memory unit 110 stores a predetermined program for
controlling a general operation of the mobile communication terminal 10.
The memory unit 110 stores a plurality of files, including music, image,
and video. Also, the memory unit 110 stores information on a specific
position that is set to correspond to a specific input signal of the
input unit 120.

[0037]The input unit 120 includes numeral keys and a variety of function
keys. The input unit 120 selects a list of files. The files may be
selected from all or a specific category of files stored in the memory
unit 110. The input unit 120 selects any one or more file and generates a
specific input signal for the selected file.

[0038]The display unit 130 displays each variety of information signal
received from the transceiving unit 100. The display unit 130 may display
a list of files of all or a specific category selected through the input
unit 120.

[0039]The controller 140 includes a Mobile Station Modem (MSM) and
controls general input/output of the mobile terminal 10. In one
embodiment of the present invention, where one or more files are selected
through the input unit 120 from among the list of files displayed on the
display unit 130, upon generation of a specific input signal, the
controller 140 controls and adds the selected file(s) to a specific
position that corresponds to the specific input signal.

[0040]FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an implementation of a method for
adding files using the mobile terminal 10. FIG. 3 is a diagram
illustrating an example of setting a specific position corresponding to a
specific input signal.

[0041]As shown in FIG. 2, the file addition method includes setting a
specific position corresponding to a specific input signal (Step 200),
displaying a list of files (Step 210), selecting a file from the
displayed file list (Step 220), checking whether a specific input signal
for the selected file is generated (Step 230), and adding the selected
file to a specific position that corresponds to a specific input signal
(Step 240).

[0042]If the input unit 120 is a key type, as shown in FIG. 3, a menu for
"setting position for file addition" is selected through the input unit
120. Accordingly, the controller 140 displays a name of a specific
position 300 for file addition on the display unit 130. The controller
140 controls the display unit 130 such that a specific input 305
corresponding to a specific position 300 may be set through the input
unit 120.

[0043]The term "specific position" refers to a position at which selected
files may be added. For example, a specific position may be a Playlist to
which a file is added. A Playlist represents a list for grouping and
playing a plurality of music files stored in the memory unit 110.

[0044]Accordingly, Playlists 1, 2, 3, and 4 each may be formed such that
music files may be grouped and played according to a user's desire. For
example, a user may select all music which is good for exercising, as
music files stored in "Playlist 1". After a user associates certain music
files with "Playlist 1," the display unit 130 displays only a list of
music files corresponding to the "Playlist 1" when "Playlist 1" is
selected.

[0045]The specific input 305 may be set through the input unit 120 to add
files to a Playlist. If desired, a specific input 305 may be input using
numeral keys when the input unit 120 is a keypad.

[0046]A specific input 305 of the input unit 120 that serves to associate
a file with "Playlist 1" may be set as a numeral key "1". A specific
input 305 of the input unit 120 that serves to associate a file with
"Playlist 2" may be set as a numeral key "2". A specific input 305 of the
input unit 120 that serves to associate a file with "Playlist 3" may be
set as a numeral key "3". A specific input 305 of the input unit 120 that
serves to associate a file with "Playlist 4" may be set as a numeral key
"4". The same principle applies to setting the specific input 305
corresponding to the specific position 300 and setting the specific
position 300 corresponding to the specific input 305.

[0047]FIGS. 4A to 4C are diagrams illustrating examples of adding files to
a Playlist in response to a specific input signal. As shown in FIG. 4A, a
menu of "all music" is selected through input unit 120. The controller
140 displays a list all music files stored in the memory unit 110 on the
display unit 130 (Step 210).

[0048]FIG. 4A illustrates, selecting a music file named "Hello." Files are
selected by moving a selection bar 310 and selecting a file on which the
selection bar 310 is positioned. The controller 140 checks whether a
specific input signal is generated (Step 230). As shown in FIG. 4B, when
a numeral key "3" of the input unit 120 is selected, the controller 140
adds the "Hello" music file to "Playlist 3" (Step 240). Accordingly, as
shown in FIG. 4C, the controller 140 has added the "Hello" music file to
"Playlist 3".

[0049]FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of selectively adding
files to a Playlist. A numeral key "3" is selected through the input unit
120 when the "Hello" file is selected as shown in FIG. 4A.

[0050]As shown in FIG. 5, the controller 140 displays a message window 315
with a message of "Add `Hello` to `Playlist 3`?" on the display unit 130.
If the user intends to add the music file to the corresponding position,
"Okay" is selected. Otherwise, "Cancel" is selected.

[0051]In the current embodiment of the present invention, when specific
music files are selected, a position to which the selected music files
may be added is displayed. An example is illustrated in FIGS. 6A to 6C.

[0052]FIGS. 6A to 6C are diagrams illustrating examples of displaying an
addition position guide at one side of selected file. As shown in FIG.
6A, the "Hello" file is selected through the input unit 120 when all
music files are displayed on the display unit 130. Accordingly, the
controller 140 displays a name of a specific position 300 for file
addition and an addition position guide 317 representing specific inputs
305 of the input unit 120, each specific input corresponding to a name of
a specific position 300. The addition position guide 317 may be formed in
a position adjacent or close to a selection bar 310.

[0053]As shown in FIG. 6B, the controller 140 may display the addition
position guide 317 at one side of the display unit 130. In an alternate
embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6C, the controller 140 may display the
addition position guide 317 on the display unit 130 in a pop-up window
form. The addition position guide 317 may be configured according to a
user's setting.

[0054]The above implementation is a description of selecting a specific
file, selecting a specific numeral key of the input unit 120, and
inputting a specific input. However, it is not intended to limit the
scope of the present invention. In other words, a specific input may be a
non-preset input. An example of a non-present input is illustrated in
FIGS. 7A to 7D.

[0055]FIGS. 7A to 7D are diagrams illustrating examples of creating a
Playlist and changing a name of a Playlist. As shown in FIG. 7A, the
"Hello" file may be selected through the input unit 120 when all music
files are displayed on the display unit 130. Then, a numeral key "5" is
selected through the input unit 120.

[0056]For example, as illustrated in FIG. 7A, numeral key "5" is selected.
If numeral key "5" is not associated with a Playlist, the controller 140
will create a new Playlist. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7B, the
controller 140 displays a message window 315 with a message of "Create
Playlist 5?" on the display unit 130.

[0057]As shown in FIG. 7C, the controller 140 displays a message window
315 with a message of creating a Playlist on the display unit 130 if
"Yes" is selected through the input unit 120. The controller creates and
names "Playlist 5" and adds the selected files to the created Playlist.
As shown in FIG. 7D, the controller 140 controls and changes the Playlist
name if "name change" is selected through the input unit 120 in message
window 315 of FIG. 7B.

[0058]The above implementation is a description of selecting specific
files through the input unit 120 and moving the selected specific file to
a specific position when all music files are displayed on the display
unit 130. However, it is not intended to limit the scope of the present
invention.

[0059]FIGS. 8A and 8B are diagrams illustrating examples of adding
contents between Playlists. As shown in FIG. 8A, the display unit 130
displays a list of music files added to "Playlist 3". A numeral key "2"
is selected through the input unit 120 when music content "OST 01" is
selected.

[0060]As shown in FIG. 8B, the controller 140 adds "OST 01", which has
already been added to "Playlist 3", to "Playlist 2". After adding "OST
01" to "Playlist 2", the controller 140 may delete "OST 01" from
"Playlist 3". This setting may be set by a user.

[0061]FIGS. 9A and 9B are diagrams illustrating examples of displaying an
indicator indicating a position to which respective files are currently
added. As shown in FIG. 9A, the controller 140 may display an indicator
320 indicating a position to which respective music files are currently
added at one side of all music files displayed on the display unit 130.

[0062]For example, the controller 140 displays an indicator 320 "1" for
indicating that music files of "like rain like music" and "love" are
added to "Playlist 1". The controller 140 displays an indicator 320 "2"
for indicating that music files of "small talk" and "black glass" are
added to "Playlist 2". The controller 140 also displays an indicator 320
"3" for indicating that music files of "Hello" and "Shout me" are added
to "Playlist 3". The controller 140 further displays an indicator 320 "4"
for indicating that the music file of "Only wind only wind" is added to
"Playlist 4." As shown in FIG. 9B, the controller 140 may display all
positions for music files added to two or more Playlists. For example,
the controller 140 displays all positions where the music file of "Hello"
is added to Playlists "3" and "5".

[0063]The above implementations are a description of an embodiment when a
file is added to a specific position. In an alternate embodiment a
plurality of files may be added to a Playlist.

[0064]FIGS. 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating examples of adding a
plurality of selected files to a Playlist in response to a specific input
signal. As shown in FIG. 10A, a plurality of files are selected through
the input unit 120 when all music files are displayed on the display unit
130. As shown in FIG. 10B, if numeral key "2" of the input unit 120 is
selected, the controller 140 adds the plurality of selected files to
"Playlist 2" that corresponds to the numeral key "2".

[0065]Adding files to a Playlist refers to adding a name of a file to the
Playlist without changing a storage position of the file. However, in an
alternate embodiment, a storage position of files may be changed when a
file is added to a Playlist.

[0066]FIGS. 11A and 11B are diagrams illustrating examples of changing a
storage position of files in response to a specific input signal. As
shown in FIG. 11A, a menu for "setting position for contents addition" is
selected through the input unit 120. Accordingly, the controller 140
displays a name of a specific position 300 for file addition on the
display unit 130. The controller 140 controls and sets a specific input
305 of the input unit 120 corresponding to the name of the specific
position 300.

[0067]The specific position 300 may be "1. Background music folder," "2.
Internal memory," or "3. External memory." A method of setting the
specific input 305 using the input unit 120 is the same as the above
description of FIG. 3.

[0068]After the specific position 300 is set, the "Hello" music file may
be selected through the input unit 120 as shown in FIG. 4A. After
selecting the file, if numeral key "3" of the input unit 120 is selected,
the controller 140 adds the music file of "Hello" to an external memory
that is set to correspond to the numeral key "3".

[0069]In one embodiment, adding the "Hello" music file also deletes the
music file from an original storage position and added to the external
memory. In an alternate embodiment, the "Hello" music file may be copied
to the external memory such that an original storage position is
maintained. As described above in FIG. 9A, the controller 140 may display
a position at which respective contents are currently stored.

[0070]The embodiments described above are examples of when a specific
position that corresponds to a specific input of the input unit 120 is a
Playlist or a storage position. However, it is not intended to limit the
scope of the present invention.

[0071]FIGS. 12A and 12B are diagrams illustrating examples of changing a
display position of files by a specific input. As shown in FIG. 12A, a
list of music files added to "Playlist 3" is displayed on the display
unit 130. In the example, when "6. OST 02" is selected, numeral key "1"
of the input unit 120 is pressed. As shown in FIG. 12B, the controller
140 may add "6. OST 02" as "1. OST 02," which corresponds to the first
music file of "Playlist 3."

[0072]The embodiments described above are examples where the content of a
file is music. However, it is not intended to limit the scope of the
present invention.

[0073]FIGS. 13A to 13C are diagrams illustrating examples of setting a
specific position corresponding to a specific input signal in the case of
image file. As shown in FIG. 13A, a file may be an image such as a
photograph or a picture. The image file may be added to a specific
position in the same manner as with the above-described music contents.

[0074]In detail, as described with respect to FIG. 3A, a menu for "setting
position for file addition" is selected through the input unit 120.
Accordingly, the controller 140 displays a name of a specific position
300 for file addition on the display unit 130. The controller 140
controls and sets a specific input 305 of the input unit 120
corresponding to the name of the specific position 300.

[0075]The specific position 300 may be a folder such as "1. My photograph
folder", "2. Family photograph folder", "3. Friend photograph folder", or
"4. Other photograph folders". "Folder" refers to a group of one or more
image files, similar to the Playlist described above.

[0076]Accordingly, a specific input 305 of the input unit 120 that serves
to add contents to a position of "1. My photograph folder" is set as
numeral key "1". A specific input 305 of the input unit 120 that serves
to add files to a position of "2. Family photograph folder" is set as
numeral key "2". A specific input 305 of the input unit 120 that serves
to add files to a position of "3. Friend photograph folder" is set as
numeral key "3". A specific input 305 of the input unit 120 serving to
add files to a position of "4. Other photograph folders" is set as
numeral key "4".

[0077]As shown in FIG. 13B, a list of all image files stored in the memory
unit 110 is displayed on the display unit 130 and an image file, "At
home.jpg," is selected, when the specific position corresponding to the
specific input is set. After selecting the image file, as shown in FIG.
13C, if numeral key "1" is selected through the input unit 120, the
controller 140 adds the image file corresponding to the numeral key "1"
to the "My photograph folder." Additionally, as in the above-described
music files, image files can be added to a specific position.

[0078]The specific input set to a numeral key of the input unit 120 in the
above-described examples may be selected for a predetermined time. For
example, when a numeral key is selected for "one second" a numeral key
corresponding to a specific menu is input and if the numeral key is
selected for "two or more seconds," the numeral key may correspond to
adding files to a specific position.

[0079]FIGS. 14A to 14C are diagrams illustrating examples of adding files
to a specific position using a touch type input unit. As shown in FIG.
14A, the input unit 120 may be a touch type input device such as a touch
screen 122. Accordingly, if numeral "3" is input on the touch screen 122
when the "Hello" music file is selected, the controller 140 may add
"Hello" to a position set to correspond to numeral "3". As shown in FIG.
14B, if numeral "3" is input to a separate touch input region 330
provided on a touch screen when the "Hello" music file is selected, the
controller 140 adds "Hello" to a position set to correspond to the
numeral "3". As shown in FIG. 14C, the controller 140 can display an
addition position guide 317 at one side of a touch screen when the music
contents of "Hello" are selected. Thus, if the music contents of "Hello"
are dragged and dropped to a numeral "3" of the addition position guide
317 with being touched, the controller 140 adds the music contents of
"Hello" to a position set to correspond to the numeral "3".

[0080]FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of adding files to a
specific position using a rotary type input unit. As shown in FIG. 15,
the input unit 120 may be a rotary input device such as a jog disk 124.
Accordingly, if jog disk 124 rotates three times in the direction of "B"
in a state where the "Hello" music file is selected, the controller 140
may add "Hello" to a position set to correspond to the numeral "3".

[0081]If the jog disk 124 revolves in the direction of "A", the next music
file, "small talk," may be selected. Alternately, in case where the jog
disk 124 rotates three times in the direction of "A" or "B" and the third
rotation is made during a time longer by a predetermined time compared to
the respective previous first and second rotations, the controller 140
adds the music file of "Hello" to the position set to correspond to the
numeral "3". This setting may be changed by the user.

[0082]FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of adding files to a
specific position using a stick type input unit. As shown in FIG. 16, the
input unit 120 may be a stick type input device such as a jog stick 126.
If the jog stick 126 rotates three times to the right when the "Hello"
music file is selected, the controller 140 adds "Hello" to a position set
to correspond to "three times" in the right direction. The direction of
movement of the jog stick 126 may be set and changed. The stick type
input device may be any stick type input device that is movable in
several directions, such as in two directions or five directions as well
as the four directions shown in FIG. 16.

[0083]In the embodiments discussed above, files are added to a Playlist or
a storage position. However, it is not intended to limit the scope of the
present invention. In an alternate embodiment of the present invention,
files may be added to a Playlist while simultaneously changing a storage
position.

[0084]In the embodiments discussed above, specific selected files, such as
an image or a music file, may be played. Even when a plurality of
specific contents are selected, any one or more of the specific contents
can be played.

[0085]The above embodiments are a description of a method for adding files
in a mobile terminal 10. However, the present invention may also be
applied to other types of electronic devices. Examples of such devices
include a portable device, a digital broadcast receiving terminal, an MP3
player, a personal digital assistant (PDA), and a portable multimedia
player (PMP). Additionally, music files may be provided in any electronic
equipment including a mobile terminal 10 which may produce sound.

[0086]Furthermore, the present invention is applicable to all types of
files available for electronic equipment. Examples of other types of
files to which the present invention is applicable are a moving picture,
a game, or a document in addition to music and image files.

[0087]As described above, the present invention increases user convenience
because specific contents are promptly and rapidly added to a set
position.

[0088]The foregoing embodiments and advantages are merely exemplary and
are not to be construed as limiting the present invention. The present
teaching can be readily applied to other types of apparatuses and
processes. The description of the present invention is intended to be
illustrative, and not to limit the scope of the claims. Many
alternatives, modifications, and variations will be apparent to those
skilled in the art.